Olympic Swimming Legend, “Miracle I n The Water” and nicknamed Miss Perpetual Motion
In 1987, she broke the world records in the 400, 800, and 1500 meter freestyle events. At the 1988 Summer
Olympics in Seoul, she won three gold medals and earned the nickname "Miss Perpetual Motion." In
those games, she set a new world record in the 400 meter freestyle event — a record that would stand
for 18 years. Evans held the 1500 meter freestyle record (set in March 1988) until June 2007. Her world
record time of 8:16.22 in the 800 meter freestyle, set in August 1989, lasted nearly 20 years. The 800
meter freestyle record was one of the longest standing ever in the sport of swimming, lasting through four
Olympic games.

About John Strand:

"John Strand is my dear friend and the only photographer I would like to work with. John has shot dozens
of photo shoots with me and my Family. He has directed commercials for me He has traveled the world
with me. He shot all my pictures in my book, Total Swimming. If I need him to help me he is there. I was
on a cruise ship and needed something put together in a couple hours for a speech and he got it to me in
time via satellite connection. I was in China and he did the same thing. He has always come through for
me. I have to say… You are the man, MAN!"-Janet Evans

Danica Patrick

Indy Car / NASCAR Driver, Model and SpokeswomanCurrently competing in the IndyCar Series and the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Danica Patrick was named the Rookie of the Year for both the 2005 Indianapolis 500 and the 2005 IndyCar Series season. With her win in the 2008 Indy Japan 300, Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy car race. She placed 3rd in the 2009 Indianapolis 500, which was both a personal best for her at the track and the highest finish by a woman in the event's history.

About John Strand:

"It was a pleasure having John Strand take my picture, and they did a great job retouching my other headshot, too!"-Danica Patrick

Ty Pennington

ABC series Extreme Makeover

About John Strand:

"John shot my pictures of me for my new line of Wood Floors. He made the whole thing great. He just knows how to make you look good."-Ty Pennington

Rulon Gardner

Olympic Legend “Miracle on the Mat”He is notable for his gold-medal wrestling performance in the 2000 Olympics, defeating Russian Alexander Karelin, who was previously undefeated in 13 years of international competition.

About John Strand:

"John Strand is my good friend and also the only guy I want taking my pictures. He just has the magic touch with the camera. I have worked with him for years."
-Rulon Gardner

Jim Craig

Olympic Legend“Miracle On Ice”
1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Goalie and Gold Medalist, Jim Craig has been called the backbone of a team that accomplished one of the most extraordinary and memorable sports victories of all time. He went on to play professionally and transitioned to tremendous and ongoing success in the business world.

About John Strand:

"I have done hundreds of photo shoots and John is the only person who makes me look good. He is also my friend. Thanks John for all the great photos."-Jim Craig

David Cassidy

Singer, Actor, star of “The Partridge FamilyAs the star of the 1970’s TV show The Partridge Family, David Cassidy scored the #1 single of the year in 1970 with “I Think I Love You” and by the age of 21 was the world’s highest paid solo live performer. His career album sales – highlighted by eighteen gold and platinum recordings, including four consecutive multi-platinum releases – exceeded a whopping 25 million units worldwide.

About John Strand:

"I really don’t have my picture taken professionally very often, so when John took my pictures it had been a while since I had a real photo shoot. What a great job he did. I had them up on my website right away." -David Cassidy